The alleged victim told police she suspected her sore throat was the result of Brochu tampering with her personal items. The roommate told officers that she "felt ostracized by Brochu" and that Brochu generally ignored her and that she asked to change rooms.

Investigators said that Brochu posted statements and pictures on Instagram indicating that she had been meddling with her roommate's items, including putting her toothbrush “where the sun doesn’t shine.”

She reportedly admitted to licking the girl's utensils and smearing bodily fluids on her backpack because she was frustrated with her roommate’s rude behavior, but denied other actions described on her Instagram. She told police anything else she bragged about on social media was a lie in an attempt to "appear funny."

Brochu told officers that she did not mean to injure or sicken the victim.

University of Hartford president Greg Woodward posted a lengthy statement on the school website about what he called a "deeply upsetting" incident that brought about "accusations of racism."

Brochu is white and her roommate is black.

“One of our students was the alleged victim of bullying and her story was shared across social media. Let me be clear: the accused student’s behavior was reprehensible and does not reflect the values of our institution. Let me also be clear that I am confident the University has taken all steps to pursue this matter seriously, and will continue to do so,” Woodward wrote. "The incident has brought about accusations of racism, and I want you to know that I hear and share your anger and frustration. Acts of racism, bias, bullying, or other abusive behaviors will not be tolerated on this campus."

Woodward added that the alleged victim was relocated to a safe location.

On Wednesday, Woodward announced that Brochu is no longer a student at the University of Hartford and will not be returning.